1st Year Goals
Professional
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Enhance my ability to critically evaluate research literature and apply evidence-based interventions in clinical decision-making to provide optimal patient care.
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Maintain semester GPA of 3.0 and remain in good academic standing.
2nd Year Goals
3rd Year Goals
Professional
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Improve my ability to synthesize examination findings and develop more efficient, patient-specific plans of care with greater confidence and clinical reasoning.
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Expand my comfort and competence working with a wider variety of patient presentations, diagnoses, and functional levels to improve adaptability in patient care.
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Maintain semester GPA of 3.0 and remain in good academic standing.
Professional
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Improve efficiency and independence in managing patient care across the full continuum, including examination, intervention progression, documentation, and discharge planning.
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Transition into entry-level practice by strengthening consistency, efficiency, and confidence in independent decision-making and overall professional readiness.
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Maintain semester GPA of 3.0 and remain in good academic standing.
Personal
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Prioritize personal health and well-being by maintaining a balanced lifestyle, managing stress effectively, and seeking support when needed.
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Seek opportunities to give back to the community through volunteer work, outreach programs, or advocacy efforts related to physical therapy and healthcare.
Personal
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Develop more consistent routines that support productivity, organization, and better management of academic and personal responsibilities.
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Become more confident in managing uncertainty by trusting my preparation, reducing self-doubt, and allowing myself room to learn through experience.
Personal
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Build sustainable routines that support consistency, energy management, and personal well-being during the demands of full-time clinicals.
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Improve my ability to adapt to changing schedules, expectations, and responsibilities while maintaining flexibility and personal balance.